Happy birthday! Eric Burdon turns 84 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 11, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 84 on Sunday, May. 11, 2025.

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Animals frontman Eric Burdon is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Eric Burdon has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Burdon, a cultural icon

Born in Walker on May 11, 1941, Eric Burdon's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Burdon's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Eric hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Eric Burdon as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Eric, you're the best!